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Nifontovite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Nifontovite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Baryte physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Nifontovite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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